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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

DEATH OF A NOTABLE ELEPHANT .-Biiou,
the great pet elephant who has for two
years been ON exhibition in the Worlds
Museum on Washington street. Boston, and
previously was a resident of the Central
Park menagerie in New York, is dead.
This animal is the oldest and had been in
captivity longer than any elephant ever on
exhibition. Bijou has been in this country
for go years, and while he is known to be
10 years DID, the probabilities are that he
was nearly hundred Recently he had
suffered greatly from old age, and his eff
forts to stand up and receive cakes and
candies from visitors at the museum, as he
used to, were painful in the extreme. In
the last two weeks his massive legs refused
to support the weight of his huge body,
and his attempts to respond to the call of
his old trainer were very affecting. He
would try to raise himself on his knees,
and then reaching his trunk toward his
keeper, the huge beast would settle back
and moan. The old elephant had also lost
his appetite and was growing thin. He
found it hard to sleep, and lay awake nights
groaning and in such evident pain that it
was decided to kill him. A box of choco-
late drops saturated with a powerful poi
son was given Bijou after the museum
closed on the night of June 10, and in 40
minutes the beast twined his trunk affec-
tionately around his keeper and died.
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MISCELLANY.


Home.
Do YOU remember, sweet,
A summer long ago
quiet village street,
It's houses all arrow;
Broad elm trees shading each,
Gay woodbine clasping one,
little lawns clear reach
In the SUM-
As like az nest 10 nest,
when robins build and sing,
with rapture In the breast,
Through all the days OF spring
As like as bud 10 bud,
When early snowdrops glow,
Those simple homes that stood
In row.
Yet never breast Of bird
But knew its chosen rest,
And never heart but stirred
The sweeter for It's nest.
Twas not the woOdbine spray,
Nor light Of springlng flowers
Twas love, with kindling ray,
Showed us ours.
o, simple were our cares,
And all our store Of wealth
Was daily love and prayers,
Clear hope, abiding health.
Our hearts with youth were light,
And the burdens OF the day
The greeting kiss at night
Could repay.
Those summer days are done,
The autumn winds arg cold,
We shiver In the sun;
'Tis late, and we are old
Already on our sight
Heavens many mansions glow
With lustre pure and bright
Let us 90.
| wonder will II be
A wide and stately dome,
a palace large and free.
Where we shall find our home;
or Just a sheltered nook,
Clasped in the woOdbine's fold,
With dear, familiar look,
As Of oldf
Good Housekeeping
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15

Wrote "Uncle Toms Cabin"
Hartford Conn letter in Pittsburg Chronicle.l
mo, write no more. l have done,
have DONE have done
Anything more pitiful, more pathetic,
more tragic, cannot be imagined than the
effect Of the above few words, coming in
broken and faltering accents from the lips
Of Harriet Beecher Stowe.
That the bright intellect of the author
Of Uncle Toms Cabin" is undoubtedly
shattered cannot be longer denied.
Yes, my dear loved to write, and be-
gan very young. l especially liked writ
ing short stories when lived in Brunswick
Ne. For these used TO get S15, $50 and
S25-good pay in those times. l never
thought Of writing a book when l com
menced Uncle Toms Cabin. | became
first reused on the subject Of slavery when
| lived in Cincinnati, and used to see escap-
ing slaves come over the Ohio from Ken
lucky. Ah me it thrills me even now,
the sight Of those poor creatures Now, a
young girl, suggesting the lover, parent or
brother for whom her heart was breaking
in bondage again the strong husband,
aged father or stalwart brother. Oh,
must write a story to stop the dreadful
shame l kept putting it Off dreading to
bring the characters to life, till the fugitive
slave law lashed me into fury, and / com
menced what / meant to be short story
like the others. But it grew, and grew,
and grew, and came, and came, and came.
wrote, and wrote, and wrote, and finally
thought l never should stop. did not plan
the book as it turned out. l was only full
Of the wrath and the story built itself
around it as | wrote A publisher was
waiting for story from me. | told him
the subject l had undertaken. He wrote,
saying You have struck popular sub
ject for heavens sake keep it short.
wrote in reply 1 shall stop when | get
through-not before He never got it, for
had TO make a book of it. While writing
it was filled with an enthusiasm which
transfused my being, knew no hinderance,
no rival interest, no belief but in writing
it. l had young children, was keeping
house and teaching school at the time, and
never worked so hard, but had to write.
Dinner had to be got | knew. This had to
be written, just as much-aye, and more,
too. 1t was as though it was written
through me, only holding the pen. l was
lifted off my feet Satisfied l never
thought about being satisfied. When it was
finished it was done, and relief came.
never felt the same with anything l after
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6 PER CENT DEBENTURES.
The VI. Investment & Guarantee
Company,
OF ORWELL, VERMONT.

incorporated by act 1893, Vermont Laws Of 1851
Capital paid up. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SBOUO0 On
stockholders Additional Liability 3OJ,OpO ~
Total Guarantee Fund ................ SUUnOuJ ~
This company would call the attention Of con
s-ryative investors to ITS per cent drbrnturrs
issued in denominations Of even hundreds. run
ming five years, with Interest Coupons attached,
pay able semi annually principal and interest pay
able at the First National Bank, Orwell, Vt, or
rrmittrd for by draft without expense 10 the hold
er. These dcheuturrs are issued 10y series, aud
cured by an equal amount Of real estate first
mortgages deposited with trustees, each series
having an independent mortgage security ON
property worth more than double the face Of the
mortgages deposited, and being further secured
by an ample capital and responsibility Of the com
pany. afford an absolutely safe and convenient
HOME INVESTMENT.
Funds for investment will draw interest from
the date Of their receipt at the office uf the com
pany. Write for the cOmpanyS circular explain
ing its securities and methods of business
2i1S C. T.. BUSH, Treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
NATURALIST IN MEXICO
SIX WEEKS IN TIfE S1DDLE
In Search Of Aztec Treasure.TrOve..
Some Account of the Country.
BY FREDERICK A. ODER,
AUTHOR or TRAVELS IN MEXICO" "CAMPs
IN THE CARRIBEEs.n - ETC.


I'VE give below the first instalmcnt of pleas
ant aud Interesting narrative by the naturalist,
Fred A. Obrr Of Boston, Of a saddle journey for
six weeks through the little known southern part
Of Mexico. Mr. Ober, whose exploration Of the
lesser known islands Of the West indies some years
ago resulted IN the discovery of several interest
ing birds entirely unknown to umithulpgy, and
which were named by the Smithsonian Institute
IN his honor, ON this occasion " his Mexican eX-
plorutions went with party Of three or -four
friends, who, II seems were led by a singular cir
cumstance ON IA prolonged.and adventurous search
among the Wild hills Of untravced Oaxacu, In the
extreme south Of Mexico. for IA lost gold mine
once revealed by the Aztec monarch MOntezuma
10 the Spanish cunquerur Cortcz. The scenery
and inhabitants uf that little known region, aud
the explorers adventures in the search for the
lost mine to which the leader had discovered
curious old clue, are all pleasantly described In
tins narrative, which will be- published weekly un-
til completed in about siN uuutlvrs of Tile phu-
nix, The mountains visited by the party are one
hundred miles south and Il little southwest Of Vera
Cruz, between that port ON the Gulf uf Mexico uu
the Atlantic side and the Gulf of Trhaunt"Iec un
the Pacific side a little north Of the Gaut"nnlau
boundary. Undermining this curious tale will be-
found, as the narrative proceeds, quiet vein Of
genuine humur, which Is very rrlishAblr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
GREAT
CLEARING OUT
SALE
OF fine
DRESS GOODS.
On Saturday, July 8, and during
the following week, | shall
offer my entire stock of

At Unparalleled Low Prices!
Twenty-fOur pieces of finest all
wool and camePs hair Dress Fab
ricS, in all the choicest new
shades, at the ridiculOusly low
price Of 75c per yard. This line
of goods has been sold all the sea-
son from $l.OO to $l.l5 and were
considered extra good value at
the price. Look Mt them.
Also l5 pieces Of our regular
75c quality marked down and
placed on a special counter at soc
per yard. Unequalled at the price.
All Remnants, Single Dress
Patterns and Slow Selling Goods
will be closed out ut about half
price. Also % embroidered Mus
lin, Chambray aud Batiste Dress
Patterns at an important reduc-
tiOn from regular prices.
In black and cOIOred GrOs Grain
SILK, Faille, Francis and Satin
Rhadame / shall offer 3 extraOr-
binary cheap lines at 81 Lee, 9Sc
and $l.24. These three lots COM
prise the entire stock usually sold
from $l.I TO $l.75 peryard, and
as the quantity in each piece Is
not large and liable TO be closed
out in a day, no samples will be
given from these lines.
AllOfmy 81 1-2c quality striped
and checked Summer Silks mark
ed down TO 62 l-2c.
Other special bargains too num-
erOuS too mention at
PRATT'S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
COMMERCIAL WORK.

We make a speciality Of fine Commercial Work,
such as Note and Letter Heads, Bill Heads State
ments, Notes, Receipts Cards, Envelopes, etc
Also ruled paper for sale imprinted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
Pants & Vests!

Pants hay
$40 ss5o IS
dhprst this season
Also lis 5anwoh Vests lpmr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-15
WEDDING STATIONERY.

We have at all times "A large and varied assort
ment Of all the latest styles in Wedding Station
cry, which We print to order at short notice.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Ranch to Rent.

Ranch on Camas Prairie is for rent for one
year from date.
The said ranch is timber culture, and situate
along Soldier creek which runs through it. Some
80 acres of it under a lawful fence, and so
acres have been cultivated.
The owner will rent it to any industrious indi.
vidual who will agree to plant 10 acres to trees
the first thing in the spring soon they arrive
and who will agree to keep the fences up. No
other rent will be charged.
Apply at the TIMES Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
or Stolen--$5O Reward

bright sorrel HORSE, 8 years eld l5 hands
high, weighing about 975 pounds with 4 -four
white feet and white strip in face, and brand ed
GS on lett hip (the indistinct and looking
like C).
reward of Fifty Dollars (S50) will be peid for
the horses return to me at Haley OF Bullion.
WIN. WEIGH.
HALEY. Idaho, June 80, 1887. If
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
HALEY and Gold Belt Stages
Daily Trips.

GO1NG-Leave HALEY at o'clock a. m, arriving
at Gilman at $50; Kelly guch at 10 :3O Rich.
ardson's at II and Camas No. mill at noon
RETuRNING-Leave Doniphan at $3.50 O'Clock;
Richardson's at 4; Kelly gulch at 1870: Gilman
at 8; and arrive at HALEY at 8 80 O'Clock.
Fare each way. $3.50.
apis CLAWSON NELSON, Prop'rs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
The Baxter Hotel, Ketchum

PAUL P. BAXTER, proprietor. is the oldest
and best kept hotel on Wood River. The dining
room Is the largest in the Territory and the tables
are supplied with every thing the market affords.
The rooms are large, airy and well furnished.
Charges very moderate. This Is HOTEL, and
when in ketchum don't fcfget the fact or the loca
ion Main street. below First National Bank. SGT
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Taken Up.
Matrimonial Agency,

JANSEN h co, 9, Station Road, Plaisted, Lon.
don, England. Established to supply Settlers In
the States with the addresses of respectable young
fde Tradesmen, Farmers and others desirou of
meeting with useful wives. They will be sup
piled from the Agricultural Districts of England,
Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, as well as the Con-
tinent Of Europe. Applicants should state their
particular requirements and preferences, enclos-
ing Postal Order for 90 cents to meet preliminary
expenses. au3dSW
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
THE DOLLAR C0LUM n,

Advertisements not exceeding An inch Tor ten
lines Of small type) in length will be inserted in
tnis column for one dollar per week, fifty cent?
the hrst insertion and twenty cents each ad.
ditionsl ltnsertion-payable in advanced
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Horse for Sale.

An iron gray horse. weight about 900 pounds,
perfectly gentle and sound, and thoroughly broke
to ride or drive single double. Is first class
hunting horse. Can be had cheap for cash, of
F. o. HARDING,
Jlo HALEY, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Money to Loan

On three to Ave years mortgages on good agricul-
turul land after final proof is made.
Il. b. LENNON,
apis HALEY, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
]. D. STREET. 4 co

manufacturers and dealers in Lubricatinp Enoina
and Railway Oils and Greases Balting PscI
ing and Mill and Mine Supplies. No. SIs
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Lost,

On Bullion street. opposite the Star Brewery, q
tamping (crowl bar.
The party who has 1t will please notify this
Office, that the owner may recover 1t. j25t6
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

Manu1aeturers OF Rawhide Betting, Rawhide Laco
and Picker Leather Factories Nas o0s oSo
Destrehan street Branch No I1o Ill,
street, Boston, Mass " sA
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Esta blished 1858.
ILLEMsEN BETTING ca

Manufacturers of all kinds of SOAPS a. Jort.
Send for samples and prices
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
W. II. PRIESMEYER

DEALER IN all kinds Of SALT, Sal Soda, Saltpeter
NOS. looi-lo!3 Carr street English and De.
mestic fine Table Salt. put up in any size bag
from IDS. to 10 lbs. Filling salt in bags and
boxes specially.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
A. II. FLEMING.
HANPETER 4 ECKHoFF

Manufacturers of Wardrobes, Sideboards, Secreta.
ries, Glass Cupboards, Tables. Tin Safes, etc,
Catalogue and Price List mailed to the trade
only on application. Factory, llth and Palm
streets. ~~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Notice.,

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I will not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted or liabilities incurred by Pierce Dorgan
or any one else, in connection with the Galore
Stormy-West Richmond group of mines, in Little
Smoky Mining District.
T. E. PICOTTE
HALEY, Idaho, June IL, 1887.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
E. V. HULL, President.

E. V. HULL, President.
NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER CO..
Dealers in Walnut, Poplar, Oak, Ash, Yellow Pine.
cherry Mahogany. Red Gum Hickory Wagon
Material. Railway Lumber and Bridge Tim
bers Office and yards, No. 3l36 North Broad.
way. ~~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
A. P, ERKER,
Practical Optioian,

spectacles and Eyeglasses in gold. steel. stc
Field Glasses Telescopes, Microscopes, Min.
Ing Compssses, Artificial Eyes. etc. No. 2OI
North Broadway 10Th street,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
+. l.. BLAKELY, Pres. H. REIsENBERa, Sec. l. Treas
ST. LOUIS PLANNING MILL CO..

Sanufacturers of Doors, Sash, Blinds MouldinRs
brackets and Stair Work, and Dealers in
building Paper and Window Glass. Seventh
and Mullanphy streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Mccormick & Co.,
.B AN X ERS
HALEY, IDAHO.

Transact q general banking business.
Buy and sell drafts on the principal cities of the
United States.
Draw exchange on Great Britain and Ireland,
Sranee, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway and Swe-
oen, ana all the German States.
AaVances made on ores, gold and silver bullion.
Careful attention given to collections, and re-
rnittances made on day of payment
CORRESPONDENTs:.
Chemical National Bank. New York
Nauonh Dank .-............-. Chicago
Crocker, Wooiworth Co San Francisco
~ JOS II. BURKETT. Cashier.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29


Engines, Boilers, Sawmills. Circular Saws
rlaning. shingle and Heading Machinery.
Send for catalogue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
ST. LOUIS STAMPING COMPANY

T. q. NiEDRINdHs Us, President,
manufacturers OF Granite Ironware, Sheet Metal
Soods Fine Black and Galvanized Sheet Iron.
New York House, 90 Beekman street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

"7''"DfH'n'U 1oUU' 1854.
u. AUDE, Pres. W.PETERs, Vice Pres. 0. AupR SEQ,
AUDE FURNITURE 90,
Manufacturers of Furniture,
street and Cass avenue
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
W. H. QuERNHE1M,
III VoHHNnEIM' LOUIS QUERNHKIM.
W. H. QUERNHEIM l. BRO.

"aivanized Iron Cornices, Skylights Metal Roof
ing Gettering and Spouting. Nos 1924 and
1910 North Fifteenth street, between Csss
avenue and Mullanphy.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

Established 1884,
KINGsLAND DOUGLAS MFG CO..
manufacturers of Six Sizes of SawmiIls He.A
BLOCKS, Threshers, Horse Powers Corn Shell.
ers, Steam Engines. Send for catalogue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
THE MOUND COFFIN co.

THE MOUND COFFIN CO.,
manufacturers of Fine Cloth Caskets Wood
Burial Cases and Caskets, Robes, Innings
etc, and dealers in Metallic Caskets Zinc and
Copper Lined Air Tight Caskets and General
SSnaertakers Supplies. Send for catalogue
Factory and offce. Nos. 1000, 2OO2 and 2OO4
North Second street. A-" -'''
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Established 1s47.

JAMES A. WRIGHT SONS CARRIAGE CO.,
Manufacturers of first class Light, Medium We,obt
ana heavy Buegtes. All styles of Fine Oar.
riages. Correspondence solicited. Wxshiua.
ton avenue and 10Th street
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

ST. LOUIS METAL CO..
G. A. LAYTON Co., Proprietors,
Manufacturers Of Babbitt Metal and Solder. Bar
Tin and Bar Lead. Corner broadway Seventh
and Howard streets. Amos q. Mann, MetsIlist.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

CLEMENS TENT AWNING 90.
Tents Wagon Covers, Waterproof Oiled Clotbins
Horse Feed Bags. Corner Main and Market
streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
Established 1870,

Established 1870.
WlTTENBERG l. sORBER,
designers Photographers, and Engravers on
WOOD. Inc Oldest and largest Wood Engray-
ing establishment in the West. Please sepd
drawings or photographs for estimates. Nc
3l9 North Third street N>~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

Il. eAUs Il SONS MFG CO.,
manufacturers OF Doors, Frames. Sash, Blinds
Mouldings, Packing Boxes. and General Plan
Clinton streets. ~
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
FULTON IRON WORKS,

FULTON IRON WORKS,
Late Gerard B. Allen 4 Coz,
Founders and General Mschinists fIncorpo.
rated.l Corner Second and Carr streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

POND ENGINEERING CO.,
st. Louis and Kansas City, Mo-,
Engines, Boilers. Furnaces, Crates, Pumps Pump
ing Engines, Air Pumps, Condensing Appar-
atus. Feedwater Heaters. Injectors Gauges
Valves, Packing, Pipe, and Fittings. Send
for new Illustrated Catalogue,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

GENERAL MINING MACHINERY.
INGKRsoLL Rock DRILL Co,
office. No. 81 North Second street.
st. Louis. Charles w. Melcher, Manager
Rock Drills, Air Compressors, Hoistiug Ma
chinery, Boilers,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

ENGINES, BeILERs. STEAM PUMPS, AND
OUTFINTINd.
ALBERT b. BOWMAN
Manager St Louis Branch Erie Engine Works
No. 823 North Second street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29
st. LOUIS DIRECTORY,

F. H. LOdEMAN CHAIR MANUFACTURING
COMPANY,
Manufacturers Of Cane, Wood and Reed Chairs
Mail orders recsive prompt attention. send
for new Catalogue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

HALL BROWN,
manufacturers of Wood Working Machinery.
WOOD workers Supplies of all kinds once
and factory. l9l5-l9l7-l9l9-l92l North Broad.
way.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

FAIRBANKS CO.,
Fairbanks's Scales, Eclipse wind Mills, Boilers.
heaters, steam Pumps, Pratt h Cady Valves.
hna hsncoca inspirators, Warehouse Trucks, ETC.
SO2.3O4 Washington Avenue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-29

TODDs STANLEY MILL FURNISHING CO.,
Manufacturers of and dealers in every description
OF Mill furnishings Building of Roller
ond street.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-05-25
Gsmbetta's Glass Ego.

Aurelien Schol narrates an amusing
story about Gambetta. It was only a
few days after the famous statesman
had had his injured eye removed and
an artificial n put in its place. A
dinner party at the residence OF .
prominent literary man living on the
Rue Joubert had been arranged, at
which were, ut present Edmond About,
Sarcey, Scholl, and other well-known
people. Gambetta was expected. It
was his first appearance in public with
his glass eye, and it was agreed among
the others that it would be in the best
taste to make no referencetoit. As soon,
however, as the popular orator came
into the room he placed himself before
the mantel-piece and said: "Well, is
it a SUGGEST What doyou think of itP"
Think of what" .sMy false eye"
OF course every one went into rap
lures: admirable" Impossible to
detect it," (which is, the real one?"
Perfect" etc. And throughout the
dinner Gambetta kept turning from
one to the other and expressing aston
ishment at the perfection Of the artifc-
ial member. About 10 O'clock the
guests left their host and were making
their way toward the Boulevard when
Gambetta, always in q hurry, ran
against q big woman carrying q large
basket Of fruit or nuts On her arm.
Cant you look and see where you're
a-goin'p" she asked in a voice that sug-
gested the recent use stimulants.
MADAME" replied Gambetta politely,
.swe were both a little to blame" Tho
woman, not all placated, turned round
eyed her opponent from head to foot,
and then added: 81 don't know what
keeps me from MASKING t'other eye for
you'll"